Berube spent the most in Somerset Town Election

In the race for selectman in this year's Somerset annual town election, candidate David Berube had raised and spent the most money on his campaign as of the first required reporting period.

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By GEORGE AUSTIN

southcoasttoday.com

By GEORGE AUSTIN

Posted May. 14, 2014 at 12:01 AM
Updated May 14, 2014 at 1:45 PM

By GEORGE AUSTIN

Posted May. 14, 2014 at 12:01 AM
Updated May 14, 2014 at 1:45 PM

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SOMERSET — In the race for selectman in this year's Somerset annual town election, candidate David Berube had raised and spent the most money on his campaign as of the first required reporting period.

Mr. Berube reported raising $8,908 for his campaign and spending $4,248.58. Of that money raised was a loan of $6,000 that he made to his own campaign. He reported receiving in-kind contributions, which can be items that are donated, rather than money, that are worth $950.

The selectman's candidate also reported spending $1,200 with John Cantelli of Quincy for entertainment at a fundraiser, $1,870 with Moonlight Design on designing and printing, $541.23 on police details for a fundraiser and $514.23 to Quality Beverage of Taunton for beer and wine. Mr. Berube received in-kind contributions in the form of people working for him at his fundraiser.

Mr. Berube reported $6,000 in outstanding liabilities on his campaign finance form filed with the town clerk's office.

Selectman's candidate Steven Moniz reported raising $2,045 and spending $1,882.44. He reported spending money on food from Roger's Family Restaurant, political signs from Express Printing in Fall River, a hall rental at the Somerset Progressive Club, with L&P Graphics to print tickets and flyers and with Southcoast Media Group for an advertisement in The Spectator.

Selectman's candidate Stephen Mello reported donating $625 to his campaign and spending that money on signs.

Candidates are required to report how much money they have received in donations, how much money they have spent and what they have spent that money on eight days before the election. They are also required to report the same information within 30 days after the election because candidates typically spend a lot of money the week of the election.